Campus Times | Lucknow

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday declared the results of the February 2026 edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), bringing relief to lakhs of aspirants across the country.

Candidates who appeared for the eligibility test can access their scorecards on the official website — ctet.nic.in — by logging in with their application number and date of birth.

The examination was conducted on February 7 and 8 in 140 cities nationwide. Paper 1 was held for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 was for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.

How to check CTET Result 2026:

• Visit ctet.nic.in
• Click on the CTET Result 2026 link
• Enter application number and date of birth
• Submit and download the scorecard

CBSE has also made provisions for candidates to access their digital marksheets and eligibility certificates through DigiLocker.

CTET is a national-level eligibility test that determines candidates’ suitability for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. Qualifying the exam is mandatory for recruitment in central government schools such as the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, besides being accepted by several state and private institutions.

Qualifying criteria:

As per CBSE norms, candidates must secure at least 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify. However, relaxation in qualifying marks is provided to reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per government rules.

Validity of CTET certificate: The CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime, a rule introduced by CBSE in 2021, allowing candidates to apply for teaching jobs anytime after qualifying.

Notably, there is no restriction on the number of attempts, allowing candidates to reappear to improve their scores.

The CTET is conducted twice a year and plays a key role in maintaining uniform standards of teaching quality across the country.